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Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 29 March 2024 Withdrawing cash might get trickier this weekend, with the future of Armaguard up in the air.  And plenty more, including: The Qantas brand has taken a $384 million hit China’s president Xi Jinping wining and dining top US business leaders Daniel Kahneman, the grandfather of behavioural economics, passes away Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s...

Easter is considered a marquee event for retail - and with $18b being spent on food, DIY and travel, it's easy to see why. Fleur Brown, Chief Industry Affairs Officer at the Australian Retailers Association, talks to Michael Thompson about the impact of the cost of living crisis on Easter spending, and what we're spending our money on. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 28 March 2024 Inflation flatlines for the third consecutive month.  Also today: The ‘freefall’ in productivity plaguing the Aussie economy has come to an end New mandatory climate reporting requirements for big companies And chocolate eggs might be about to get a lot more expensive as cocoa hits record prices Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all savings...

Monthly inflation data came in slightly better than expected yesterday - an annual rate of 3.4%. So is inflation finally under control? Or is it just another step in the right direction? AMP Deputy Chief Economist Diana Mousina talks to Adam Lang about inflation, unemployment, retail sales, and what it all means for interest rates. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/lis...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wednesday 27 March 2024 Unions and businesses are battling it out over minimum wage.  New data shows property sellers made big profits in the final quarter of last year Boeing’s CEO is bowing out Donald Trump’s massive payday Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all savings accounts, term deposits and mortgage offsets. Get the episode from APPLE , SPOTIFY , or anywhe...

More property sales are delivering a profit for vendors, with the median gross profit rising to a massive $310,000 late last year. Eliza Owen, CoreLogic’s Head of Research, talks to Adam Lang about the new  Pain & Gain  report, which reveals 94% of property resales returned a profit in the final quarter of 2023. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privac...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tuesday 26 March 2024 New standards to promote EVs have hit a speed bump And plenty more, including: Regulator’s crackdown on company directors without a director ID has begun Real estate agency McGrath is putting up the ‘sold’ sign And tech bosses are selling their stock at levels not seen for years Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all about the top 10 money hab...

The most precious commodity for most businesses is trust - and it's very hard to regain it once lost. Every year Edelman releases its Trust Barometer, gauging trust in companies, organisations and government. And the news isn't great for our leaders. Tom Robinson, CEO of Edelman Australia, talks to Adam Lang about what business leaders can do to restore trust with consumers. Find out more: https:/...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Monday 25 March 2024 A massive weekend for the housing market with the highest number of auctions in two years.  And plenty more, including: Government pushes for wage increase in line with inflation Star Entertainment’s CEO resigns Wealthy Aussies living in the UK are getting a tax shock  Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all about the top 10 money habits of succ...

We’ve had a lot of economic news lately pointing to an eventual interest rate cut - but there's a big question mark over when that will be. So what does it all mean for equities? Matthew Kidman, Principal at Centennial Asset Management, talks to Sean Aylmer about the outlook for the local market, as well as some of the stocks and sectors he likes. This is general information only and you should se...

This is Fear and Greed - The Week Ahead , where Sean Aylmer and Stephen Koukoulas discuss the major events, reports and releases that provide insight into the economy this week (with a look back at the events of last week too). Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guest: Yvonne Quinn from Reddit Original air date: December 15, 2023 Social media giant Reddit has more than 70 million unique active users every day - but we don't hear as much about it as we do about Facebook and Instagram. Yvonne Quinn, Reddit's Head of Business Marketing, Europe and Australia, talks to Sean Aylmer about the platform, and how businesses can use the rich user data for marketing....

Sean Aylmer and Michael Thompson go head to head on the top business stories of the week, with Fear and Greed colleague Adam Lang adjudicating. Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Resources stocks fall RBA warns on home borrowers Higher house prices Audi recall Apple falls Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Friday 22 March 2024 The Australian unemployment rate tumbles to 3.7 per cent, raising questions about how long it will be before we see interest rate cuts.  And plenty more, including: Migration levels hit a record high.  US authorities take on Apple And luxury giant Hermes is being sued for allegedly being too exclusive Plus don’t miss the latest episode of How Do They Afford That? It’s all abou...

The craft beer industry is having a tough time at the moment, with a number of prominent breweries going into administration or closing. But Mountain Culture Beer Co has defied the trend - ramping up production 4000% in just four years. Co-founder and CEO DJ McCready talks to Sean Aylmer about growth, the beer industry, and what it takes to stand out in a crowded market. Find out more: https://fea...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. ASX jumps more than one 1pc US to cut rates Directors warned Car emissions pressure NZ in recession Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday 21 March 2024 The government is under fire for doing a trade deal with Beijing ahead of yesterday’s meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries.  Plus plenty more, including: Donald Trump tees off on Kevin Rudd Calls to increase housing density to improve affordability And Spotify claims a record number of millionaires, thanks to music streaming Plus don’t miss the latest episod...

Australia has some of the world's highest house prices, in some of the lowest-density cities. But new data from Domain shows land sizes are getting smaller - and even though prices are rising, they'd be much, much higher if we not for this shift towards greater density. Dr Nicola Powell, Domain's Chief of Research and Economics, talks to Sean Aylmer about why it might be time for the Australian pr...

This is the Fear and Greed Afternoon Report - everything you need to know about what happened in the markets, economy and world of business today, in just a few minutes. Market closes flat Boom super returns Amcor boss steps down US tech stocks win friends Reddit to list Find out more: https://fearandgreed.com.au/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.